Cruel complications could end NFL star’s career after sickening leg snap

A $94 million NFL career reportedly hangs in the balance after cruel complications resulting from a horrific broken leg injury.

Kyle Schnitzer

NY PostDecember 7, 20188:07am

Alex Smith is helped from the fieldSource:Twitter

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith’s playing future may be in jeopardy.

The 34-year-old is dealing with a “devastating complication” from leg surgery, according to “The Sports Junkies” on 106.7 The Fan host Eric Bickel, who cited sources.

Smith was carted off the field during his team’s game against the Texas Houston’s three weeks ago, his right lower leg in an air cast, after being sacked by J.J. Watt and Kareem Jackson. His right foot got caught underneath him and bent awkwardly. He remained down for several minutes before being carted off the field.

NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reported that Smith is battling an infection related to the surgery and said the veteran is being handled carefully and “seriously” by doctors.

#Redskins QB Alex Smith is battling an infection related to the surgery he had on his broken fibula and tibia, sources say. It’s premature to say what this means for his playing future. But it is being handled with care and dealt with seriously by doctors.

Redskins blog Burgundy Blog first reported that Smith was still in the hospital after undergoing surgery on November 20. The site reported that Smith’s post-operative infection could require “partial reconstruction.”